On a clammy and foggy day in November a bright yellow beanie can light up your day. When you miss the sunlight outside the SOLENA hat will be a perfect accessoire.

First time I used the smooth wool from Hedgehog fibres, which has an indescribable softness and a wonderful stitch definition. I have chosen the colorways Pollen (MC) and Typewriter (CC), Rusty Nail (CC) together with Teacup (MC).

This fitted beanie was knit in an easy two-color brioche stitch pattern. A perfect brioche pattern for you to start two-color brioche stitch. It´s so easy to shape the crown of this hat, only by omitting the increases. Give it a try!

Pattern is written for two circumference small and medium to fit the child and average adult female. When applicable, directions for S/ M sizes are written in parentheses as follows: S (M ).

MEASUREMENTS
14”( 16 “) / 36cm (42cm)
DEPTH
9,0” / 23cm
YARN
Altogether approximately 174 (196) yards / 160 (180m) of DK weight yarn for the fitted beanie version. Shown yellow sample (M) was knit with Hedgehog fibres Merino DK (100% Merino, 219 yards (200m) /100g) in Pollen and Typewriter, the orange beanie sample was knit with Hedgehog fibres Merino DK in Rusty Nail and Teacup. You can also use any other DK weight yarn.

NEEDLES
dpns and 16” (40cm) circular needle in US 4/ 3,5mm or size required to obtain gauge
NOTIONS
1 st marker and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends
GAUGE
20 sts, 22 rounds = 4” / 10cm in blocked brioche stitch
TECHNIQUES
cast on, k, p, Brk, Brp, brkyobrk, brRsl